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This document is a Brand Name Justification form for NASA's FY25 EXata Software License Renewal from Keysight Technologies, Inc. The document recommends soliciting only from Keysight for software licensing, with a performance period from 9/22/2025 to 9/21/2026. Keysight is justified as the sole source because they are the original developer of EXata and the exclusive distributor of its proprietary modules, including 5G, TIREM, and Urban Propagation.
The justification highlights that only Keysight can provide end-to-end support, expert guidance on scenario development, and ensure the most secure and up-to-date software version. The document warns that using another vendor could result in challenges related to time and budget, and would prevent NASA from conducting research in Aeronautics Cybersecurity and Aeronautics Communications. The technical user from Engineering Project Management signed the document on 5/29/2025, supporting the sole-source procurement recommendation.
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Page 1 V2.0 3-15-2017
NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
NASA SHARED SERVICES CENTER
RECOMMENDATION AND DETERMINATION TO SOLICIT FROM ONE SOURCE
OR BRAND NAME
PICK ONE
Sole Source:
☐I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate with Vendor Name only for Enter Supply or Service to be procured. The total estimated cost of this effort is Enter Dollar amount and the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is Date.
OR
Brand Name Justification:
☒I recommend that NASA, NASA Shared Services Center negotiate only with vendors who can provide the subject band name from Keysight Technologies, Inc. for FY25 EXata Software License Renewal. The the estimated period of performance or lead-time for delivery is 9/22/2025 – 9/21/2026.
This recommendation is for the acquisition of supplies or services determined to be reasonably available from only one source/only one manufacture. Competition is impractical for the following reasons (please answer the questions below):
1. What are the reasons for soliciting only the suggested source/suggested brand name? Please provide the unique characteristics of the items or services along with the supporting rationale and the market research performed to substantiate your reason for the suggested source/brand name.
As the original developer of EXata, Keysight Technologies is the exclusive authority for distributing licenses and granting access to its proprietary modules—including 5G, TIREM, and Urban Propagation.
This ensures customers receive the most secure, up-to-date, and fully supported version of the software.
Only Keysight can offer end-to-end support, including expert guidance on scenario development and functionality, as part of a complete solution designed to maximize the value and performance of EXata.
2. What is the impact to the government if another vendor/brand is used? Include any dollar, schedule, or compatibility impacts if possible.
Departing from the established brand guidelines may result in challenges related to time and budget.
Additionally, we are unable to proceed with research in the areas of Aeronautics Cybersecurity and Aeronautics Communications.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
__________________________________ 5/29/2025 Technical User Name Date
AST, ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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